Speaker Archive

Steve Schoenbeck, Webster Groves Author

Webster Groves: A Walk Through History

Author Steve Schoenbeck introduced seven walks through the homes, streets, and stories of Webster Groves history.

Stephen Logsdon, Head of Archives

Becker Medical Library, WashU Med School

An introduction to the archives and rare-book collections that preserve the history of Washington University medicine.

Maggie Stanley, Community Outreach Coordinator

Home Sweet Home, Ten Years of Success

Home Sweet Home reflected on ten years of helping St. Louis families furnish stable, comfortable homes.

Meet our 2026 Rotary Scholarship Recipients

The club welcomed its 2026 scholarship recipients after awarding six $2,000 scholarships with strong community support.

John Egel, Reference Librarian

Webster Groves Library News

A community-library update from Webster Groves reference librarian John Egel.

Bryan Prather, Wildbirds Unlimited

All about caring for our backyard birds

A practical conversation about feeding, watching, and caring for the birds that share our backyards.

Ann Hannan, AmeriCorps St. Louis

2026-27 Emergency Response Team

AmeriCorps St. Louis prepares a full-time team for conservation, disaster response, and wildland fire service.

NO LUNCH MEETING

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

The club did not hold its regular Friday lunch meeting during the July 4 weekend.

NO LUNCH MEETING

INSTALLATION DINNER AT 6:00

The club marked a Rotary-year transition, welcomed its 2026–2027 board, and recognized five new Paul Harris Fellows.

Xander Mitchell, St. Louis Carnivorous Society

All about carnivorous plants!

An introduction to carnivorous plants, their unusual adaptations, habitats, and care.

Ken Velten, Museum of Transportation

News from the world's #1 transportation museum!

News from the National Museum of Transportation and its extensive collection of vehicles and transportation history.

Rhonda Schoemaker, Owner of Glorious Gardens

Gardening with Missouri native plants and more.

A St. Louis garden designer’s perspective on Missouri native plants and landscapes that change with the seasons.

Dawn Lewis, Executive Director

TerraClear Foundation - Bringing water to Laos

TerraClear Foundation brings filters, water-safety education, and follow-up to families and schools in Laos.

David Bookless, Deputy City Manager

City of Webster Groves

Deputy City Manager David Bookless joined the club for an update on the City of Webster Groves.

Amelia Kirsch, 2025 Scholarship Winner

Seven months in Nepal - Land of the Himalayas!

A 2025 scholarship recipient returned to share seven months of learning and daily life in Nepal.

Jon Kercher & Shadow, his Harris's Hawk

The history and lore of falconry!

Jon Kercher and Shadow, a Harris’s hawk, introduced the history, practice, and lore of falconry.

Beth Hammock, Meds & Food for Kids

Caring for children in Haiti

Meds & Food for Kids addresses child malnutrition through Haitian-led food production, treatment, farming, and jobs.

Sara Newton, Duo Dogs, Inc.

Evie - Cultivating positive changes

Duo Dogs trains and connects dogs with people to build independence, confidence, comfort, and connection.

Moises Rodriguez & Nicholas Garzia

What to expect this year from the Cardinals!

A hometown baseball preview of what fans could expect from the St. Louis Cardinals season.

David Cohen, JCRC of St. Louis

Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Memorial Day

A program about Yom HaShoah, remembrance, and the responsibility to keep the history of the Holocaust present.

KATRI GLADER, RYE Student from Finland

Discovering another culture & sharing mine

Rotary Youth Exchange student Katri Glader shared the experience of discovering another culture while representing her own.

Dr. Tim Keane, President of Webster U

Current status and upcoming innovations

Webster University President Tim Keane drew the largest club audience of the Rotary year for a candid university update.

Miki McKee Kolesch & RYLA Students

RYLA's 2025 success and Summer 2026 plans

Missouri RYLA students and leaders reflected on the 2025 academy and looked ahead to summer 2026.

The Rev. Dr. Wendy Bruner, Peace UCCC

Freedom School at Eden Seminary

Freedom School at Eden combines reading, enrichment, family involvement, and community action for local children.

Dr. Jana Parker, WGSD Superintendent

Snapshot of Webster's successes & innovations

A district snapshot of student learning, current successes, and educational innovation in Webster Groves.

Danny Sigman, Regions Bank

Spotting the Signs of Elder Financial Exploitation

Practical warning signs and safeguards for recognizing elder financial exploitation.

Vincent Huening

“In Search of a Missing Grandfather”

A personal history program titled “In Search of a Missing Grandfather.”

Chris Siewing

Nature’s Re-Creations outdoor water features (pond, waterfalls, bubbling rocks)

A look at ponds, waterfalls, bubbling rocks, and other water features designed for St. Louis landscapes.

Liz Jegel, Liz's This & That Biz Estate Sales

The Ins and Outs of estate sales and eBay

An introduction to the practical work behind estate sales, online selling, appraisal, and household transitions.

BUSINESS MEETING

includes ShelterBox demo with Dan Flynn

The club’s business meeting included a ShelterBox demonstration with Dan Flynn.

Nate Murphy, Keelan Vaughn and Sarah O'Sullivan

Engineers without Borders, USA - Gateway Professional Chapter

Engineers Without Borders connects technical skill with community-led projects and long-term partnership.

Jason Flanery

Special Olympics and Carrying the Torch

Special Olympics Missouri creates year-round opportunities for courage, fitness, competition, and friendship.

Jeneba Kappia

An International Student's Journey

An international student’s journey offered a personal view of learning, change, and life across cultures.

District Governor - Ralph Zuke

District Governor Report and Visit

District Governor Ralph Zuke visited with a report connecting the club to Rotary work across District 6060.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Webster Groves High School Choir

The Webster Groves High School Choir shared the club’s annual Christmas concert program.

ANNUAL MEETING

Election of 2026-2027 Board

The club’s annual meeting included the election of the 2026–2027 board.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

No Lunch Meeting

The club did not hold its regular Friday lunch meeting during Thanksgiving weekend.

Steve Graman & Dick Peterson

All About Money!

A member-led conversation about money and the everyday decisions that shape financial well-being.

Peter Kalulu

Uganda Water Project

A program about clean-water work in Uganda and the way reliable water supports health, education, and daily life.

Chief Vincent Acevez

Webster Groves Police Department

Webster Groves Police Chief Vincent Acevez joined the club for a local public-safety conversation.

Nancy Battersby & Ann McReynolds

All About ClubRunner and Our Website

A practical introduction to ClubRunner and the club website for members who publish, register, and stay connected.

Gail Fernandez

The Rotary Foundation

A closer look at how gifts to The Rotary Foundation support service, peace, health, education, and opportunity.

Vaughn Meister

Forest Releaf

Forest ReLeaf grows and plants trees to strengthen Missouri’s community forests.

Shaughnessy Daniels & Marla McDonnell

Great Rivers Greenway

Great Rivers Greenway connects communities and gives more people a way to walk, ride, and spend time outside.

67th PANCAKE FESTIVAL!

No Lunch Meeting

The 67th annual Pancake Festival brought hundreds of neighbors, student volunteers, Scouts, and Rotarians together.

Sarah Lovegreen, VP Programs

Alzheimer’s Association

A local view of Alzheimer’s support, education, advocacy, and research.

Erin Pohl, Director of Development

Crime Victim Center

Crime Victim Center helps people move from crisis toward resilience through counseling, advocacy, and practical resources.

Dr. Maggie Sullivan

Gratitude House Executive Director

A look at Gratitude House and its supportive sober-living program for women beginning recovery.

Heather Kemper, Miriam School

Does Money Buy Happiness

Miriam School brought a local education perspective to a question that reaches beyond a simple yes or no.

Ann McReynolds & Jerry Rosen

Membership is the Key

A club conversation about why welcoming, involving, and retaining members matters to Rotary service.